Discuss ISQI CTAL-ATT Exam Topic 8 Question 73

For the story ''Make a call from the mobile app to the backend system'' associated with the epic ''View Frequent Flyer Miles and Status," which of the following story acceptance criteria is in most need of refinement?

AThe backend system must respond to the mobile app within 3 seconds

BThe communication between the two systems must be secure

CThe mobile app must detect when the phone does not have Internet connectivity and display a warning message

DThe payload delivered by the backend system must use JSON formatting

Suggested Answer: B

Understanding Refinement Needs in Acceptance Criteria:

Well-defined acceptance criteria must be clear, measurable, and testable.

Criteria that lack specificity or are too broad need refinement to ensure they can be implemented and tested effectively.

Analyzing the Options:

A: 'The backend system must respond to the mobile app within 3 seconds' is clear, measurable, and testable.

C: 'The mobile app must detect when the phone does not have Internet connectivity and display a warning message' is actionable and measurable.

D: 'The payload delivered by the backend system must use JSON formatting' is specific and testable.

B: 'The communication between the two systems must be secure' lacks details. Security requirements should specify the protocols or methods (e.g., TLS encryption) to make the acceptance criteria clear and actionable.

Aligned with ISTQB Agile Technical Tester principles emphasizing clear, testable acceptance criteria for Agile stories.

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24 comments · newest first

Carin 4 days ago

I feel B is crucial. Security should always come first!

Margarett 9 days ago

Option A seems fine, but 3 seconds might be too strict.

Arminda 14 days ago

Agreed, C could confuse users. They might not know what to do next.

Yvonne 19 days ago

I think option C needs refinement. What if the warning isn't clear?

Elliott 24 days ago

D is fine, but we should clarify what "JSON formatting" means for developers.

Lashaunda 30 days ago

B is crucial, but it seems straightforward. I don't see much to refine there.

Roosevelt 1 month ago

True, but A ensures a good user experience. We need speed!

Trinidad 1 month ago

I feel A is too strict. Three seconds might not be realistic for all scenarios.

Sueann 2 months ago

Agreed, C could confuse users. They might not know what to do next.

Leeann 2 months ago

I think option C needs refinement. What if the warning isn't clear?

Annita 2 months ago

Really? 3 seconds? That feels a bit ambitious!

Angelica 2 months ago

D) is standard, no need to refine that one.

Bettina 2 months ago

C) is important, but how often does that happen?

Miesha 2 months ago

I think B) is crucial, security first!

Rosalyn 3 months ago

A) seems too strict, 3 seconds might not be realistic.

Eleni 3 months ago

Totally with you on A) needing refinement!

Elbert 3 months ago

D) JSON? Really? Is that the best format?

Daren 3 months ago

C) seems straightforward, but what if the app crashes?

Hester 3 months ago

I think B) is crucial for security.

Germaine 3 months ago

A) 3 seconds is pretty tight!

Alex 4 months ago

D seems straightforward, but I feel like we should also mention what happens if the payload isn't in JSON format.

Colette 4 months ago

I'm not sure about B. Isn't security a given for all communications? Do we need to specify it here?

Andree 4 months ago

I remember a similar question where we had to refine acceptance criteria for performance. I wonder if A is too strict at 3 seconds?

Twana 5 months ago

I think option C might need more clarity. What exactly should the warning message say?

iSQI CTAL-ATT Exam - Topic 8 Question 73 Discussion